Report: Jason Pierre-Paul Has Injured Finger Amputated
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul had a finger amputated on Wednesday stemming from a recent accident that occurred with fireworks.
Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul finger amputated today. Medical source expects him to play this season, "sooner than people think."
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 8, 2015
The 26-year-old is a key piece of the Giants defense and is currently not under contract with the team.
Pierre-Paul was franchised by the Giants in March and has yet to sign his $14.8 million franchise tender.
Pierre-Paul and the Giants were working on a long-term deal before this incident occurred, but the Giants offer was reportedly rescinded following the injury.
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